San Francisco 49ers 2009 Season Preview, Picks & Odds

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San Francisco 49ers 2008 NFL Record: 7-9 | San Francisco 49ers ATS (Against The Spread): 7-8-1

The 2008 NFL season for the San Francisco 49ers was a tumultuous one. Mike Singletary took over as coach midway through the year and found himself at the center of a media maelstrom for some of his choice actions and commentary. The club continued to struggle in its search for any quarterback who was capable enough to hold down the starting job and direct the club to some level of success. The defense wasn’t very strong either, although young linebacker Patrick Willis is a shining standout and bright spot.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 2009 PREVIEW

Two big questions lingered in the off season for the San Francisco 49ers. Would Mike Singletary be back to coach the club on a fulltime and official basis, and who would emerge as the starting quarterback for the 2009 season?

The first has been solved as Singletary is returning, the second is still up in the air as training camps and off season work begins. That question facing the 49ers in 2009 is who will be quarterback? The competition will be between Shaun Hill and former overall number 1 pick Alex Smith. Whoever wins the starting quarterback position should have an improved receiving corps to throw to in 2009. The 49ers expect number 1 draft pick Michael Crabtree out of Texas Tech to develop into a playmaker which should take some of the pressure off of Isaac Bruce. Frank Gore, the only player to rush for 1000 or more yards in three straight seasons for the 49ers will return as the teams featured running back. In an effort to keep him fresh and free of injury in 2009 the 49ers selected Alabama running back Glen Coffee in the third round. They are hoping that Coffee’s powerful downhill approach will complement Gore’s slashing style. Of course the success of the offense will depend on the offensive line. The 49ers are coming off back to back seasons in which they allowed 50 or more sacks. The 49ers signed former Steeler all-pro Marvel Smith who will join Eric Heitmann and Chilo Rachal in what should be a more consistent and improved offensive line. The San Francisco 49ers will be tested in the 2009 regular season because they face seven teams that made the playoffs in 2008 and a Monday Night Football battle with the defending NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals, who swept the 49ers last year. That being said, the overall weakness of their own division leaves the Niners with an average schedule in terms of both travel and toughness for the upcoming campaign.

2009 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS OFFENSE:

Quarterback Alex Smith may end up returning to the starting quarterback position. He has a legitimate chance to beat out Shaun Hill, who started the last half of the 2008 season in Smith’s absence from injury. J.T. O’Sullivan started the first half of the year before flaming out and is no longer with the club. Running back Frank Gore has the tools to be a premier back in the league, but not when the defense stuffs eight guys in the box on every single down. The wide receiving unit was another glaring weakness, and the drafting of Michael Crabtree was the perfect way to address that need. If he matures quickly and develops as a go to playmaker, he could help Vernon Davis fulfill his potential and steady Isaac Bruce see easier schemes. They all need someone to get them the ball though, and it will be interesting to see who wins command, Smith or Hill.

2009 SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS DEFENSE:

As mentioned, young Patrick Willis is the undisputed leader of the defense already. With help on the line backing unit from Takeo Spikes and in the backfield from Nate Clements and Michael Lewis, there are some solid pieces in place. The toughness and schemes preached by a person who clearly knows what he’s talking about in Mike Singletary may help the defense grow some teeth. The club needs more consistency and stability, and need to prevent collapses and lapses that lead to big plays. If Singletary can motivate and coach up the unit enough, the defense has enough talent to be above average.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 2009 SEASON PREDICTIONS

We predict that the San Francisco 49ers will finish 2nd in the NFC West, with a record of 8-8.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS BETTING

Super Bowl Odds: +4000

NFC Conference Odds: +1800

NFC West Odds: +260

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